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Job Title: Acoustic Research Engineer
Location: Cambridge, UK (5 Days Onsite)
Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract
Hourly Rate: £40.38
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Acoustic Research Engineer to join a world-class research and engineering team developing next-generation audio technologies for immersive consumer products and wearable devices.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a cutting-edge acoustic research environment featuring state-of-the-art facilities, including configurable acoustic spaces and specialist audio testing laboratories. You will collaborate with leading engineers and researchers to solve complex challenges in acoustics, audio signal processing, data acquisition, and experimental research.
The role is highly focused on acoustic measurement, data collection, audio signal analysis, and research engineering, supporting the development of innovative audio experiences for future technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and improve acoustic measurement and data collection systems.
- Conduct audio and acoustic experiments within controlled laboratory environments.
- Plan and execute acoustic testing using microphones, speakers, prototype devices, and human participants.
- Develop tools, user interfaces, and data acquisition workflows using Python, MATLAB, and related technologies.
- Process, analyse, and interpret large-scale audio datasets.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including research engineers, audio engineers, hardware engineers, and scientists.
- Create robust methodologies for acoustic data collection and analysis.
- Produce clear technical documentation and research reports.
- Support ongoing improvements to experimental workflows, equipment, and measurement processes.
- Apply problem-solving skills to new and previously unsolved acoustics challenges.
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Essential Requirements
- Master's degree in Acoustics, Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Industry experience within audio technology, acoustics research, or a related field.
- Strong hands-on experience designing and conducting acoustic experiments in laboratory environments.
- Deep understanding of acoustics and audio signal processing.
- Experience with acoustic measurement equipment, test systems, microphones, and loudspeaker-based setups.
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB.
- Experience collecting, processing, and analysing audio data.
- Ability to work independently within a fast-paced research environment.
Preferred Skills
- Real-time audio development using C/C++.
- Knowledge of psychoacoustics, auditory perception, spatial audio, room acoustics, or physical acoustics.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
- Experience working with prototype hardware devices.
- Motion tracking system experience.
- Large-scale automated data collection and analysis experience.
- Experience designing and building acoustic laboratory environments.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary research and engineering teams.
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What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?
- Work on cutting-edge audio technologies and future consumer products.
- Access to world-leading acoustic research facilities and laboratories.
- Collaborate with some of the industry's leading acoustics, audio, and research specialists.
- Solve challenging real-world problems at the intersection of hardware, software, acoustics, and human perception.
- Gain exposure to advanced research methodologies, innovative technologies, and large-scale experimental environments.
Ideal Candidate Background
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- Acoustic Research Engineering
- Audio Signal Processing
- Room Acoustics
- Psychoacoustics
- Spatial Audio
- Audio Measurement & Testing
- Laboratory-Based Acoustic Research
- Audio Data Collection & Analysis
- Research & Development Engineering
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